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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.78, 361.06 and 191.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.78, 361.06 and 191.81 is: 264.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.78 : 361.06 = 191.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.78/361.06 = 191.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.78x = 361.06 × 191.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.78x = 69,255.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,255.34/261.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.56

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